onewithnature wrote:I think many people, however, would give a lot to see even one of those Pel's sightings, Johan.

Of course, I fully understand that.

Funny thing is, my first ever Pel's sighting required no effort whatsoever. Drove to the Fig Tree forest in Mkuze, got out of the car, crossed a donga, and there they were. Two of them. It was a cinch, took not even two minutes, and back then I had no idea that it was a special sighting. I saw Pel's before I saw most other southern African owls.

]]>2013-12-16T01:34:12+02:002013-12-16T01:34:12+02:00http://www.sanparks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10687&p=2020821#p2020821 I think many people, however, would give a lot to see even one of those Pel's sightings, Johan.

onewithnature wrote:[color=#4000FF]JohanR, so you saw Pels 7 times in your stay

No, I can't even remember whether it was once or twice. I know how blasé this sounds, but I don't really respond to Pel's sightings unless I'm really close to the bridge or there are others with me who want to see it. Same bird sitting on the same perch most of the time. After dozens of sightings that's not so exciting anymore.

]]>2013-12-12T00:39:49+02:002013-12-12T00:39:49+02:00http://www.sanparks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10687&p=2019251#p2019251JohanvR, thanks for the fascinating link. JohanR, so you saw Pels 7 times in your stay ; or were you part of the Murphy birders group ?

]]>2013-11-18T05:46:28+02:002013-11-18T05:46:28+02:00http://www.sanparks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10687&p=2007336#p2007336Read the Balule Bash report especially if you are a 'mite who may be interested to one day have a close encounter with our largest and most difficult (to see) owl. Make an underlined entry in your book of Best Birding Tips... This information is gold dust!

]]>2013-11-15T15:23:06+02:002013-11-15T15:23:06+02:00http://www.sanparks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10687&p=2006387#p2006387Still hoping to see a born and bred South African Pel's though and heading North in KNP in April and August again! Will keep my eyes open!